Retreats

2022-2023 School Year

Chaminade Julienne offers a comprehensive retreat program led by peer leaders trained by the Ministry and Service staff. Students have the opportunity to participate in a progressive series of retreats beginning their freshman year. The retreat program at Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School is designed to give students at each grade level the opportunity to develop themselves spiritually and interpersonally.

Freshman Retreat

This one-day retreat focuses on the reverence for self, others and God. It is designed to be a bonding experience for the freshman class and inspire students to move beyond simple respect, and cultivate reverence for God and all of God's creation. This retreat is required for all freshman students.

2022-2023 Freshman Retreat Date
Friday, December 2, 2022

Sophmore Retreat

This one-day retreat for sophomores focuses on what it means to be One in Christ. Students are given the opportunity to reflect on their experiences of trust, community, acceptance of others and beings created in God’s image and likeness. Through reflection, prayer and activities, students will come to recognize the beauty and importance of diversity in our world and what it means to be one in Christ. This retreat is required for all sophomore students.

Junior Retreat

An optional two day, one night retreat for juniors challenges students to journey deeper into knowing themselves, building relationships with others and discovering Christ in their lives. This retreat is held at the Maria Stein Retreat Center in Maria Stein, Ohio.

2022-2023 Junior Retreat Dates:
Wednesday, Sept. 21 - Thursday, Sept. 22
Wednesday, Jan. 11 - Thursday, Jan. 12
Wednesday, Mar. 1 - Thursday, Mar. 2
Wednesday, Mar. 29 - Thursday, Mar. 30

Senior Retreat - Kairos

Kairos is an optional four day, three night experience for seniors which is held at Bergamo Retreat Center on the grounds of Mount Saint John in Beavercreek. The Kairos experience allows students and faculty and staff to connect on a powerfully deep level and explore their relationship to one another and to God. Students experience faith witnesses, prayer services, small group activities, Mass and Reconciliation. Alumni often tell us that they consider this retreat a spiritually powerful component of their high school experience at CJ.

2022-2023 Kairos Retreat Dates:
Tuesday, Sept. 13 - Friday, Sept. 16
Tuesday, Nov. 8 - Friday, Nov. 11
Tuesday, Jan. 17 - Friday, Jan. 20
Tuesday, Apr. 25 - Friday, Apr. 28